The House in Fata Morgana (2016)

Developer: NOVECT
Publisher: MangaGamer
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 6,461 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 28 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A somber, gothic visual novel that feels like wandering through a haunted, decaying mansion while uncovering layered, tragic stories through hauntingly beautiful prose and a melancholic atmosphere.

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What players say

Players widely agree it starts slowly, but those who persist often call the story life-changing and praise the soundtrack and art. The final chapter is repeatedly singled out as emotionally devastating and perfectly resolved. Some find the pacing too slow to recommend casually.

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